Orchestral bookings (since joining Morgensterns in December 2007)
ORCHESTRAS
British Philharmonic Orchestra
Camerata of London
Carl Rosa Opera Company
Chameleon Arts Orchestra
Dartford Symphony Orchestra
Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra
London Camerata
Surrey Opera
Surrey Philharmonic
Trafalgar Sinfonia
Watford Philharmonic
SHOWS
Lion King
Oliver
SESSIONS
London Telefilmonic Orchestra
EDUCATION WORK
Rehearsal Orchestra
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Biography
Jonathan Hennessey-Brown graduated from the Royal College of Music with Honours in 1997. He immediately embarked upon a busy freelance career working with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, Oxford Philharmonic, and numerous orchestras across the country. He has had the fortune of playing with musicians such as Placido Domingo, Sir George Solti, Lord Yehudi Menuhin and Yuri Bashmet.
Jonathan was principal cellist of the Yucatan Symphony Orchestra from 2002-2008 playing on average 50 programmes a season in his time there. The orchestra played with Cuban National Ballet and performed the traditional operatic and symphonic repertoire as well as Mexican and Latinamerican music.
Jonathan founded the string quartet Cuarteto Genesis whilst living in Mexico which played all over the country, including collaborations with the Cuarteto Latinoamericano in Merida and in the Palace of Fine Arts in Mexico City. In June 2008, Cuarteto Genesis played the two opening concerts of the International Chamber Music Series also in the Palace of Fine Arts, Mexico City.
Since his return to the UK in January 2008, Jonathan has been appointed as a member of the Carl Rosa Opera Company. Jonathan has played with the British Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, Trafalgar Sinfonia and the London Camareta. Jonathan has performed live on ITV with the likes of Meat Loaf, Rolando Villazon and Katherine Jenkins. Jonathan also played solo cello on Radio 1 for the Live Lounge with Jo Whiley. He has also played on several occasions in Lion King and Oliver! in the West End.
Jonathan formed the Santiago String Quartet which specialises in Latinamerican Music. On March 11th 2010 they played in The Purcell Room with the singer/song-writer Ana Silvera.They continue to champion Mexican, contemporary and Latinamerican string quartet repertoire in their recitals.
Suite for solo cello Echos from Merida, by Leroy Osmon, performed by Jonathan Hennessy-Brown, published by RBC Music, San Antonio, Texas.
Orchestral Work Orchestras: British Philharmonic Orchestra, Camerata of London, Carl Rosa Opera Company, Chameleon Arts Orchestra, Dartford Symphony Orchestra, Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra, London Camerata, Surrey Opera, Surrey Philharmonic, Trafalgar Sinfonia, Watford Philharmonic. Shows: Lion King, Oliver. Sessions: London Telefilmonic Orchestra. Education Work: Rehearsal Orchestra.
Jonathan's orchestral work also includes Yuctan Symphony Orchestra (Principal 2002 - 2008), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra, The Orchestra (pop session orchestra), City of London Chamber Orchestra, Thursford Christmas Exravaganza Orchestra, Surrey Philharmonic Orchestra (principal), Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra (principal), Surrey Opera (principal), Opera del Mar Orchestra (co-principal), Arion Orchestra (co-principal), Foundation Philharmonic, Polesden Lacey Festival Orchestra, Chelsea Sinfonia, Trafalgar Sinfonia & Iceni Ensemble.
In 2008 Jonathan was appointed as member of Carl Rosa Orchestra and to the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra list. He has also performed as Guest Principal of the Rehearsal Orchestra and Surrey Philharmonic Orchestra.
Sessions and Pop work:
Pop Star to Opera Star, ITV
Live on Radio 1 with David Jordan on Jo Whiley's "Live Lounge"
Toured Holland with 4 Hero
Toured Mexico with Richard Clayderman
Maida Vale Studios
Grove Studios
Bush Studios
Musical Theatre:
Lion King
West Side Story
Into the Woods
Fiddler on the roof
Education Jonathan was born in 1975. Jonathan's schooling took place at Cranleigh School (music scholar) 1988 - 1993, Royal Academy of Music (Junior Academy Scholar), 1991 - 1993, National Youth Orchestra. Jonathan's graduate studies took place at the Royal College of Music (BMus Hons, ARCM, 1993 - 1997).
Prizes and Awards
Lower Strings Prize, Junior Academy (1992)
Dame Railton Chamber Music Prize, Junior Academy (1993)
Teachers: Andrew Shulman, Stefan Popov and David Strange
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